Sunday 20 August 2017

4 Things I Wish You Knew Before Considering Rome For Your Holiday Destination

Holiday in Rome


In spite of the dialect jump most explorers face in Italy, it's still a fantastically simple and agreeable nation to visit, regardless of the possibility that you've never been outside your nation of origin. Traveling to rome is one of the best thing because rome is also one of the ancient town taking its existence from the time of the Holy Bible. And with this significant long time existence, its houses most of the world most widely known and belief wonders.  Still, there are a couple of things that it's helpful to know before you venture out of the Rome airplane terminal.


1. There's no such thing as "Italian food." 

We as a whole recognize what's in store when we go to an Italian eatery back home - the standard cluster of pasta dishes, possibly several pizzas, and obviously a tiramisu on the treat menu. Would it amaze you, then, to discover that in a few sections of Italy you'll be unable to discover tomatoes in the neighborhood dishes by any stretch of the imagination?

Italy is a youthful nation, in the past made up of free city states - now called areas - with which most inhabitants of those districts still fundamentally distinguish. Every locale has its own identity, its own lingo (once in a while its own particular dialect), and its own particular cooking. Moving from district to area - and now and then from town to town - acquaints voyagers with new neighborhood claims to fame, and it's a stun to those of us who think we definitely comprehend what Italian nourishment is.

Become acquainted with what's created locally and what's in season, and you'll be eating the freshest and best of what that range brings to the table. Avoid supposed "Italian sustenance" that is not commonplace of the district you're in and you stand a greatly improved shot of maintaining a strategic distance from touristy (and overrated) eateries.

2. In Italy, money is the best. 

Most Italians pay for things on an everyday premise with money - from their morning espresso to supper that night and everything in the middle. For those of us who have become acclimated to paying for drain and bread at the supermarket with a charge card, it can be a touch of bumping when the server at a better than average estimated eatery shies away when you give him a Visa.

The vast majority of us realize that organizations pay a charge each time we pay for something with plastic, however in numerous nations organizations will pay that expense in light of the fact that the way of life inclines toward the "client is constantly right" end of the scale. Italy, for every one of its advantages, is not the place that is known for client benefit. On the off chance that something is a burden for a retailer -, for example, paying the Visa charge - he'd similarly as soon not have the machine by any means. This works in Italy, since it's now so money driven - the guests in some cases get got out. Gracious, and don't stress - practically every inn in the nation (and unquestionably all the huge ones) take plastic, as do prepare stations.


3. The server isn't being discourteous when he allows you to sit unbothered to eat. 

This wonder isn't one of a kind to Italy, yet it bears saying since it finds such a variety of napping.

Where I live, servers come beware of you 90 seconds in the wake of deposting a plate before you, thinking about whether "all is well" before you've had an opportunity to try and take a chomp. They'll keep an eye on you a couple times amid the supper, and after that when it would appear that you're near being done they'll leave your bill on the table for you to deal with whenever it might suit you.

In Italy, after your feast is conveyed, you may not see the server at your table again until it's an ideal opportunity to clear your plates. What's more, when you're finished with your supper, after espresso or dessert or whatever your last course was, nobody will stop by with a bill without you particularly requesting it.

This is not the server being inconsiderate. This is the server giving you a chance to make the most of your supper and your supper discussion for whatever length of time that you need. Eateries in Italy are not hoping to "turn over" tables at regular intervals - once you take a seat, that is it, that is your table. It's yours insofar as you're there. So when you're prepared to abandon, you simply wave to your server whenever he goes by and say, "Il conto, per favore." You'll get your check, and you're not being impolite for requesting it. Gracious, and keep in mind to bring money. (See point 2.)


4. A void eatery doesn't mean the place is awful. 

I can't reveal to you how frequently I've gone into eateries in Italy at what I believed was supper time just to discover the place almost unfilled. This is generally a justifiable reason motivation to leave an eatery, on the grounds that if local people won't eat there, why would it be a good idea for you to? In Italy, nonetheless, you have to check the time before you make that careful decision.

Italians eat late - not as late as the Spanish, much of the time, however the supper hour in numerous urban areas doesn't begin until no less than 8pm if not later (in Milan, eateries don't get occupied until 9pm, even on weeknights). Numerous eateries in greater urban communities and towns (particularly on the off chance that they're even generally prevalent with sightseers) will be open sooner than that, however the prior opening time isn't for local people. It's for guests.

On the off chance that you can't conform your supper hour to match that of local people, that is fine - simply recall that if an eatery is dead peaceful at 6:30 or 7 at night that may have nothing to do with the nature of the foundation and everything to do with the time.

Monday 3 April 2017

6 Tips for planning a wedding in Sorrento

Sorrento

1. Select the date of your marriage.

The best time to plan a wedding in Sorrento went from March to early November. During this period, the weather was absolutely divine, with only a few days of clouds, and although temperatures reach the 80s, summer is really fun. March to Easter and from November, the possibility of rain. Even during the winter months, the temperature stayed around 40 degrees. the mild climate makes the Sorrento ideal for the wedding ceremony, even during the Christmas holidays.

2. Find a location for your dream wedding.

You could marry at civil, a Catholic, a Protestant, or a symbolic ceremony:
The monastery of San Francesco: the impressive monastery of Arabic is located in the heart of the city where civil weddings are performed outdoors.

Marriage protest in Sorrento: choose to have your religious wedding ceremony in one of the historical and well-located hotel/villa in the heart of the city.

The symbolic ceremony in Sorrento: unique and panoramic hotel terrace is an ideal place for weddings in the Sorrento commitment ceremony.

Catholic weddings in Sorrento: Although this type of marriage ceremony which may be only for citizens, Catholic marriage can be done on the Amalfi coast, is located a few minutes from Sorrento.

Rituals of marriage in the language of the United Kingdom.

3. find the place of receipt.

Choose wedding Sorrento in one of the lively Sorrento restaurant or at one of the superb sea view hotels and villas. You can expect excellent Mediterranean cuisine, spectacular scenery and friendly atmosphere.

The child Trattoria is a small charming restaurant with covered pergola wine ideal for a small wedding party and intimate.

The historic hotel is a five-star luxury hotel dating back to the 18th century and the sumptuous banquets with terrace room panoramic.

The romantic hotel is a unique hotel in the style of classic Sorrento with terrace and spectacular five-star, the perfect choice for your wedding with a view of the Gulf of Naples, nowhere else available for the formal dinner or informal.

4 Select the photo service.

The best photo is a memory of your wedding on the Amalfi coast. It is important to choose a reliable professional marriage there was able to capture special moments.

Classic photos photojournalism or services are available for a few hours or all day: photo print at 20 x 30 cm color and b & w, leather bound DVD of the album, with permission to reprint digital photos on CD.

5. Select your interest.

Decoration and customization of your wedding, floral arrangements and give a special touch to your special day. You must choose the right model and color, a theme that allows you to coordinate the event of marriage overall, reflecting your life dreams and unique personality.

Wedding of Sorrento for services flowers include generally: bridal bouquet flowers; flower to the buttonhole and buttonholes for the groom and guests; Ceremony of the Crown (Town Hall, churches, etc.); Decoration of flowers for the parties; Carpets and decoration of Chair made of petals; Maid of honor bouquet; piston axes and kors case for women; crowns of cart and Lady's hair; flowers cake decoration; In-room bouquet; bouquet to throw away. flowers for the hair.

6 choose your music.

For a successful marriage of Sorrento, the music can't miss! Music is a foundamental part of the local culture and is certainly an important part of meetings of the family as the day of the wedding. You can choose the music to civil marriage or Catholic (organist and soprano Duo is a must), music for the wedding reception (cocktail hours and during dinner), musical entertainment for guests.

Friday 24 March 2017

A marble picture of a Roman symbol

Cicerone

The marble bust depicting Cicero, the famous jurist and orator of the ancient Rome. It is host in a room of the Capitoline Museums, inside the Palazzo Nuovo. In his attitude the bust represents the spirit of Cicero, a very famous man in the Republican Rome. A man who defended the "mos maiorum", two words that underline all the skills of a perfect Roman: justice, right, honour.

Cicero protected Rome and its society from who didn't follow these ideas, like Verre, the governor of Sicily that Cicero managed to report with its famous orations, named in this case "Verrine". Verre was convicted and Cicero became so famous that arrived in Rome, showing all his skills. The peak of his career was the orations against Catilina, a nobleman and a senator who, after twobad elections for him, tried to organize a conspiracy. In this way he wanted to destroy the Senate, the core of the Republican style. This is the reason why Cicero was able not only to discover his plot, but also to asked for him a simple exile. 

A public murder could be something uncorrect for the roman moral. Then, Cicero died because he made a mistake. He wrote and talk other orations, named "Filippiche", against Marco Antonio. He was a member of the second triumvirate, with Lepido and Ottaviano (the famous Augustus). So, it was a really powerful man. For this reason, the name of Cicero was write down in the first position in the proscription lists. They were a list of name and surname that were convicted to death. And everybody could execute it, gaining also a reward... 

At the end, when Cicero was old, he escaped from Rome, trying to be safe in one of his villas. But some hit men, envied by Marco Antonio, reached him and kill him, cutting his head. According to the legend, it was brought in Rome, and when the Roman general, Marco Antonio, saw that he was so horrified that he threw it. But not his wife, which didn’t love very much Cicero. He took  her hairpin and sticked strongly his tongue, the venemous tongue which claimed so many bad things against his husband…

Thursday 23 March 2017

The mythological love story

Loggia di Psiche

This delighful fresco depicts a scene from the Apuleio's "Metamorfosi", a latin text where many myths are described. It decorates the central panel of the "Loggia di Psiche", located in the portico of Villa della Farnesina, a fantastic example of Renaissance villa. This place is really cool and incredible, because we can really understand how was a rich home owned by a nobleman who lived in Rome during the XVI century. Imagine a huge garden surrounding the building, with its rooms completly painted with coloured frescos, used like a simple decoration and to display how powerful and important is the owner. Particularly this fresco, like the entire Loggia (a portico), was decorated by the Raphael's workshop. The master opened a real school for young artists, who helped him or substitute him (he was a real busy man). The fresco cycle in this room represents the love story between Amore and Psiche. The last one was a beautiful girl, with a beauty so wonderful that each man fell in love with her. 

This is the reason why Venus got envious, starting to threaten the king of that land, who was also the Psiche's father. Venus would bring wars and pestilences if the king wouldn't sacrifice her daughter, bringing her in a place where stood a monster. The Psiche's father accepted, while Venus commanded to her son, Amore, to kill her. But Amore too fell in love with her. For this reason Psiche didn't found a monster but a great and precious palace, with many rooms. She started to live there. Each night a divine figure came to her, and with great passion they fell in love each other. Psiche couldn't see his new lover, but she felt a lot of passion for him. It was Amore who preferred to go against his mother.

But the trick was discovered and Venus threathened them. But thanks to Zeus Psiche and Amore managed to get married in the high sky, in the Mount Olympus. Like we could observe in this picture! The entire portico is painted with natural elements, fruits and vegetables which couldn’t appear all together in Nature, because they develop in different moments, but used to sent a message of abudance. You can see light blue corners, because the entire portico must suggest the idea of open air space. Imagine the special guests of the owner, coming here, talking and eating. They could do that looking at the garden, standing in a place which suggest them Nature and break, with a myth describing the success of Love against everythin. A real paradise!

Friday 17 March 2017

Naples: The opening toward the South of Italy

Naples

Naples is a hot, sprawling, rotting city that is the eroded entryway toward the South of Italy. It is a city where objectivity meets turmoil, recorded landmarks meet indecent high rises, twentieth century innovation meets pea-brained laborer mindset, dull extravagance meets revolting neediness, Catholic worship meets gifted flippancy, and where the rough meets the considerably cruder. Naples; it drains the descriptive words out of your framework, and abandons you on discharge. Its premonition, unsafe, grimy, cosmopolitan, degenerate, poor, rich, fascinating, clamorous, and choking, with Vesuvius its glorious common solid vacation spot, creeping with researchers, and transcending the confusion, tallying as the days progressed, watching and holding up, constantly bound to have the last word. Possibly the city is so fast in light of the fact that at last everybody realizes that days are numbered, or perhaps that is too profound an idea. It's wonderful I can't deny, however in the event that Naples was a woman, she is the kind that your mom would have advised you to avoid.

To live in this city implies that you are always under weight to survive, however for a traveler it is a very surprising background. Throughout the year, on the off chance that you go round the city, you can see individuals like my sister getting coolly however mindfully off their aerated and cooled, video screened extravagance mentors, and being "escorted" easily into their three and four star Hotels; all that is missing are the coats over their heads. There are other individuals officially inside the Hotel griping about the absence of bathroom tissue, and bondage. Champagne gatherings over and they are 'out on the town,' prepared to catch their research facility condition encounters on computerized cameras and down load them to missing companions. The agreeable visit control has pre-cautioned them about the dangers to assets, and it gives the night out a sort of edge, and they check their satchels and pockets all the time, and keepsake chase in packs. They will see an alternate Naples to the one you check whether you live here, in light of the fact that on the non occasion cut value economy Non Thompson visit, Naples will "do" you.

To come to Naples is to encounter a world that is far expelled from whatever other city on the planet. Rome has its way of life, Milan its form and Turin its Shroud. Naples then again offers a smaller than expected picture of Italy all moved into one. Naples is the embodiment of Italy.

Friday 10 March 2017

The secret of a marble arch

Arco degli argentari

The "Arco degli Argentari" is a structure with architrave (so it isn't a real arch), which stands just next to the portico of the Church of San Giorgio al Velabro. The area is plenty of remains which manage to bring our minds in very ancient times, when Rome was just born, when the kings tried to improve the city with many public services, as the market of Foro Boario (which was located just on this neighborhood). It was the symbol of a Rome which wanted to open new ways in the world. 

For this reason it isn’t a case if the “Arco degli Argentari” was a gift of the "bankers and the merchants of Rome", offered to the Imperial family of Settimio Severo, at the beginning of the III century AD. The "Arco degli Argentari" in fact was used as one of the entrance of the Foro Boario, the place in which the donors worked. Monuments as arches or something similar were very common in Rome, mainly if the receiving was the Emperor: in this way it was easier received some favours… A political way to improve businesses!

 
What is important to say it isn't just the fine and rich marble decorations, with the figures and reliefs which completely cover the surface, but what there isn't...in fact, close to the figures of the Imperial family, as Caracalla or Settimio Severo, we could observe a sort of empty space, a relief not so well preserved that looks like to be destroyed. Because it was destroyed, in order to cancel a character.


This is a clear example of "damnatio memoriae", a roman tradition which was used against the enemies of Rome or the men who weren't able to have civil behaviours. Nero, for example, was convicted, after his death, with the “damnatio memoriae”. This is the reasons why is very rare to find a marble bust or a statue depicting him. Turning back to the “Arco degli Argentari”, that cancelled character was Geta, the Caracalla's brother. Geta was the Settimio Severo’s heir, because it was his first son, while Caracalla was the second one. But in a period full of murdereds and blood, Carcalla killed his brother accusing him of treason. And the punishment for this crime was a “damnatio memoriae”. But probably, Caracalla just wanted to eliminate an aspirant to the throne…you can imagine that blood and violence were common in Rome, especially during this time, when the political power started to be not so strong like at the beginning. Many emeperors after this dinasty died, killing by soldiers or noblemen!

Friday 3 March 2017

Stones from the divine Jupiter

Rome City Tour

These white rocks put all together, one by one, forming a real wall, aren't just simple rocks or archeological fragments. And the museum that hosts them isn't a simple museum! We are inside the Capitoline Museum and we're looking at the only remains of the ancient Temple of Jupiter which stood on the hilltop of the Capitoline Hill. It was built when Rome was very young and when he was ruled by kings. There was a kingdom, and there were the famous Seven Kings of Rome. The man who desired to build this temple was Tarquinio Prisco, the fifht king of the city (we are during the VI century BC).

There’s just a curiosity about him. He wasnt’ a Roman, but an Etruscan man. And this is the reason why he used the Etruscan model to realize this temple, which was completed by Tarquinio il Superbo, the last king of the city, another man coming from the Etruscan civilization, who brought with him the culture of his tribes. He was a real tyrant, and he enslaved many people to complete this majestic temple. This row of old rocks, which we can date to the VI century BC (long and long time ago), reveal us an ancient history and a curiosity! According to the legend, during the excavations to make the foundations wokers discovered a human skull. 

The ancient Roman ministers, called "aruspici", who came from the Etruscan area (do you remember something?), claimed that it was the symbol of the power of Rome which will became the "Caput Mundi" (in fact, skull is translate in ancient Latin with "caput"). Besides the temple underlines also other important aspect of the Roman style and culture. Jupiter wasn't just the Father of the Gods, but also the protector of Rome. In a certain way we should consider the God as an instrument of Rome which used him like a fear weapon, in order to conquer tribes and lands. 

They assimilitad the most powerful God with the most powerful city: Rome! So Jupiter wasn’t just a God but also the symbol of Rome, the main important God who accepted to help Rome. This process could be named with "romanizzazione": we could consider the figure of Jupiter, the Father of Gods for Romans, also the reason and the moral incentive for the power of Rome. And still today, looking at the white rocks of the foundation of the temple, we can feel something like that. A strange atmosphere which links us to the archaic time until the modern age… 

Sunday 26 February 2017

The Ruins Of The Ancient Ercolano (Herculaneum) ~ Italy

Ercolano


Ercolano, known as Herculaneum is only a few miles from Pompei and 150 miles south of Rome, near Naples.

In many instances Ercolano constitutes a small version of Pompeii, the Roman city was buried two of them have very preserved during excavations.
Many people prefer Herculaneum, Pompeii because the site is much more compact and have visitors is much less. Both sites are managed by the same person and that are easy to visit a day or two combined ticket to and use the train that connects the two.

Ercolano, one of 5 sites

Partly buried Roman town - the town of Ercolano is part of a set of five archaeological sites in the region.
Pompeii is tourism much more interesting and very good site. But there are five sites in the region. You can buy tickets for any combination that includes all sites or just simply buy tickets for an individual.

The ruins of Pompeii may attract the attention of thousands of tourists, but one of the closest attractions are also interesting is the ruins of Herculaneum. Although a big volcanic eruption that destroyed the city of Pompeii, Herculaneum original of structure largely intact, and this is the main reason, it's a lovely place to visit.

When Vesuvius erupted and caused the destruction of Pompeii, the semi-fluid mud volcano issued covered most of the items, textiles, furniture and other structures wooden Herculaneum; coincidence makes serious items covered and protected. Thus, to admire the Herculaneum today as being transported in time to when the Roman Empire was expanding.

The excavation site was first started in 1738 under the direction of King Charles of Bourbon. Today, visitors to Herculaneum can see more than a third of this ancient monument. Herculaneum is precisely located 50 feet below the modern town of Ercolano. Surrounded by greenhouses which cover several hectares. This made the region the region pushes Europe leader in the last decade. Because the site receives fewer tourists than Pompeii; You'll have more space to explore the area with a rate more.

Houses and buildings you will see in Herculaneum vary considerably. Some are used in commercial and civil order. Most of the buildings their opening so you can also see their interiors. Among the best known Oplontis is part of the Villa Dei Papiri (Villa Papyri). This structure is in the area of the excavation in the corner of the building. It houses the carbonization 1 800 impressive rolls of papyrus, leading scientists to believe that the building has a study center or library. Although not all of the Villa Dei Papiri completely dug up, you can see a virtual building in color reproduction when you visit the Museum of VMR (Museo archaeological Virtual).

Another famous building of the complex is the Casa del Nettuno ed Amphitrite (House of Neptune and Amphitrite), famous for its mosaics and finely decorated walls still bright; and the Casa del Bel Cortile (beautiful Court House), known to the warehouse where residents take cover from the eruption. If you want to know how people travel in ancient Rome, stopped at the home of the ship. As his name suggests, he is wooden, houses a small novel ships structures are well-maintained equipment. Other necessary facilities like bathrooms, gym, the Samnite House, College of the Augustales and Casa del Tremezzo di Legno (House wood partition).

Note that there is no food or water for sale in archaeological sites of Herculaneum, so make sure you bring a drink with you. At the entrance, you can pick up a free map called Degli Scavi di Ercolano Pianta Tower, who can guide you effectively in all the complex where reign the area available. You also have the option to purchase audio guides to enhance your tour experience. Buy Pompeii pass allows you full access to the ruins of Herculaneum. This site is open daily from 08:30-19:30 from April 1 to October 31. In the other months of the year, closing at the beginning at 17:00, allowing the door of comments changed at 15:30.

Tuesday 21 February 2017

Ten Great Reasons to Holiday in Florence, Italy



FLORENCE is one of the most popular tourist city in Italy that will really get your attention. Florence, Renaissance City in the heart of Tuscany, which has some of the best museums of Italy, beautiful cathedrals, churches, and streets have buildings and elegant shops. Florence is not far from Rome, so is possible visit with a day trip from Rome.

When you have the opportunity to visit Florence, you can start exploring some of the best places here:

1 piazza Della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio

The square is the most famous Piazza Della Signoria in Florence, are the historic center and the exhibition of sculptures on the outside. Loggia Della Signoria has some important sculptures, including a copy of Michelangelo's David. Piazza also became the political center of Florence since the middle of the Town Hall and Florence. Palazzo Vecchio on the medieval square. Palazzo contains spaces decorated with public and private apartments. Around Piazza, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants.

2 il Duomo-Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

Is the most popular site in the Duomo of Florence (Cathedral), also known as the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore. The large Gothic Cathedral was begun in 1296 and was then consecrated in 1436. Outside of the building consists of a green, pink, and white marble with some complicated and interesting door sculptures. Inside, there is the Brunelleschi dome, which is a masterpiece of construction. You can buy tickets to climb the ladder of 463 on top of that the Cathedral was then to see the sights of Florence. The Cathedral is open from Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00, local time with the price of 8 euros (about $ 9).

3. A baptistery

Baptistery of the eleventh century is one of the oldest buildings in Florence.
The building is placed between the Piazza del Duomo & the Piazza San Giovanni is open daily from 12:00 to 19:00, local time. Your ticket will be worn only when visiting holiday or Sunday it is open from 08:30 - 14:00, local time. If you want to visit, your ticket will cost 3 euros (about $4).

4. The Bell Tower Campanile

Campanile on the Piazza del Duomo Bell Tower. The Bell Tower is famous for its polychrome Gothic architecture of finish and decorative richness elegance. Here you can buy the ticket and go up the stairs to see the great dome of 414 of the Cathedral and the city of Florence. Campanile Bell Tower is open daily from 08:30 to 19:30, local time, with the price of tickets for 6 euros (about $7).

5 Ponte Vecchio

The Ponte Vecchio (old bridge) was built in 1345 Florence was the first bridge on the Arno River. This bridge is a medieval bridge Florence survive because all is destroyed during the second world war. The Ponte Vecchio is always filled with souvenir shops, selling jewelry in gold and silver. From the bridge, you have a view of the Arno River and beyond.

6. Galleria degli Uffizi

Galleria Degli Uffizi has the largest collection in the world of the art of the Renaissance. The Uffizi Gallery has thousands of paintings from the middle ages to modern times, and there are also many antique statues, enlightenment, and tapestry. Artists whose work you can see them to Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. This place is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 08:15, local hour 18:50 per ticket price 6.5 euros (about $8).

7. The galleria dell Accademia

Galleria dell ' Accademia has important paintings and sculptures from the 13th century until the 16th century. David of Michelangelo, statue perhaps more famous in the world in the Galleria dell ' Accademia, in addition, there are still other sculptures of Michelangelo. In addition to the collection, you will also find a collection of an interesting form of musical instruments that are started by the Medici family. This place is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 08:15 to 18:50 local time with an entry tax 6.5 euros (about $8).

8. The Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens

Allow you to travel from the Ponte Vecchio in the Giardino di Boboli, a large park on a hill in the center of Florence, behind the Pitti Palace. Here you will find the beautiful gardens and fountains. The Park also has a collection of sculptures from the 16th century to the 18th century with some Roman Antiquities. The Park is open every day from 08:15 to 17:30 local time. To enter the garden, and you must pay 6 euros (about $8).

Pitti Palace is spacious Renaissance palace in Florence, Italy. This Palace is located on the South side of the River Arno near the Ponte Vecchio. This Palace was the center of the Medici family. The Palace of the 18th century was also the Fort Napoleon. Here, you can visit 8 different galleries, including the art, costumes, jewelry, and apartments.

9. Santa Croce

Santa Croce, Piazza Santa Croce, Italy largest Franciscan church and becomes the grave of a Florentine important including Michelangelo and Dante. The vast interior contains some stained glass Windows and frescoes are amazing. One of the most important works of the Cappella de Pazzi, the Brunelleschi is the Santa Croce. This place is open from Monday to Saturday 09:30 - 17:30 and Sunday from 13:00 until 17:30 local time. When you enter this place, you will pay 5 euros (about $ 6).

10. Shopping

Florence has the best shopping center in Europe. In Florence, you'll find leather goods, Articles in paper and jewelry as well as the production of art and memories. Florence also has a number of open-air markets selling food, clothing, and antiques. As long as a recommendation, the most famous being around Piazza San Lorenzo, where you will find leather items. Another good place is the Mercato Nuovo (Porcellino) in via Porta Rossa. Mercato Nuovo is a great place to buy food or just look.

Friday 17 February 2017

6 Awesome things to do on the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast


One of the most charming beaches in the world, to visit Amalfi and surroundings is a highlight of any vacation Italy. With so much to do and see, how do people know where to start. Here are some of the best things to see and do in this amazing place.

SIP Lacryma Christi

It is said that Christ paid fall tears of Lucifer landed on the edge of the Vesuvius and today the land produces some of the best wines in Italy. This was mentioned by the poets and writers including Dumas in the count of Monte Cristo and is the perfect accompaniment to a local Neapolitan cuisine in the Amalfi coast.

Swimming at Positano

Positano is a village hanging on the walls of cliffs and favored by anyone for the holidays. Explore the streets of pleasure and enjoy a cup of coffee in a café with sea views. Don't forget to take a dip in the waters here and enjoy a wonderful time by the sea. Other beautiful places nearby are Praiano to swim.

Explore the Duomo di Amalfi

One of the highlights of the Amalfi coast is a 10th century Duomo are beautifully preserved. This city was once a seaport famous before that Naples is developed and a lot of maritime history.

Walk in the way of the gods

One of the coasts of Italy on foot Classic Snake Amalfi through small villages, secluded beaches, and views of the most inspiring. Following the old road between Praiano and Positano give you breathtaking views and escape the crowd and an unforgettable experience.

Sailing to Capri

The departure of the vessel from Sorrento, Amalfi, and Positano to Capri in just about every day. Capri is a beautiful island that is appreciated by the movie stars and of the Europeans. With two major cities, there are many things to see and be seen to enjoy. This visit not to be missed.

Visit the town of Ravello

One of the best places to get a panoramic view of this beautiful part of the Italy is the garden of the Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo. Both villas are located in a small town above Amalfi called Ravello. The city has beautiful ceramics, beautiful churches, old and small restaurant. The ideal place to spend an afternoon.

The Amalfi coast is a nice place to spend a few days, weeks or even months. Take the time to discover and relax and enjoy all that the Amalfi Coast has to offer. Visit or website for more info about tour from Rome

Monday 13 February 2017

Destination Italy: Tuscany

Travel in Tuscany

TRAVEL IN TUSCANY


Travel is one of the best and fun things to do in life, people travel for different reasons and purposes. The need to travel is also one of the best decisions worth making in life. This is because traveling itself is way to learn, discover and witness hidden beauty of life.
However, traveling destination varies from individual to individual, some people love going to extreme end of Asia, while some like Middle East, to some people central or southern America is their favorite. Talking about European-destination,if you decide to travel in Italy, Tuscany is one among many destinations to first recognize. Due to the significant of the landmark and other beauty in Tuscany, this will be the basics of this post.

Why has Tuscany given such recognition?

Starting from its natural standing, Tuscany is one of the naturally brilliant places, the art work of the area, lifestyle and the kind of life practice there. The natural atmosphere and the conduciveness of it, makes it the people's choice. The rolling hills, the artistic work, the memorial sites and others makes it habitable to dwell in.
From the Etruscans to the Romans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is possibly the greatest repository of art in the world, from extraordinary paintings and sculpture to frescoes and architectural masterpieces.
Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons. Many come in search of fine art, others to explore the extraordinary countryside. Gourmets and wine buffs descend on Tuscany to enjoy the simple yet wonderful cuisine and wine. Walkers enjoy the mountain paths, cyclists the rolling hills, summer vacationers the sea coast and islands. Students come to learn the beautiful Italian language and culture.

Where to start?

There is a lot to see and do in Tuscany, the difficulty is really where to start. Certainly most should start with Florence, then continue on to Siena and Pisa. The roll call of città d'arte, cities of art, is daunting: Arezzo, Cortona, San Gimignano and Lucca are all striking. The more you come to know the region, the more extraordinary Tuscany appears. Enjoy your visit!

Why Chosen Tuscany?

Before going into anything in life, its very important to know if such thing is proper or legitimate enough to be done, so also while chosen travel destination, its very good to know and consider critically you destination. 

Why should you chose Tuscany?

Habitability: without any doubt, serene and peaceful environment is what place Tuscany over all other travel destination in the world. Apart from the truth that the area is habitable by nature, the area is free from all natural and human treat or hazards.

Bearable Costs: unlike other places of travel destiny, Tuscany is one of the places with the most bearable living costs. There is no point in finding it difficult to get basics of life in foreign land, as for Tuscany you get all you need as cheap as possible.

Encouraging and Adequate Provision: all things is in place when it comes to movement in and around the town, you can easily locate, cap or motor bike that can convey you to any where of Tuscany without any issue.

Friday 10 February 2017

Travel in Italy

Travel in Italy

The most beautiful place for a vacation when you go to Italy


Red wine, ravioli, tiramisu, and we all know how amazing these things in Italy. But the other thing that Italy is famous for its beautiful attractions and famous. This country is full of remnants of Roman civilization and the remarkable architecture of the past. What do many of us did not know that Italy was, in fact, home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Everything in the country is worth visiting. However, for us who did not wish to or don't have enough time to go through the entire field, here are some places that you can visit to ensure you get the best of Italy:

1. Pisa:
This architectural beauty is a mathematical phenomenon that still baffles many thoughts. Leaning Tower of Pisa, famous for the slope that wonders of the world that the most important reason for you to see. And if you are a fan of archaeology, so this is an extra bonus too. People all over the world come here every year to see it. When you go to Italy, you can book your tickets using the Alaska Airlines.

2. Rome:
The Colosseum is a world wonder and is the greatest amphitheater throughout the world. What it created by the ancient and Roman ruler was one of the greatest memories of Roman civilization. He has more than 80 entries and can accommodate more than 50,000 people at once. The amphitheater is the center of sports and entertainment and hosts several events, such as throughout history. However, his condition deteriorated significantly over time due to natural disasters and weather.

3. Venice
The city of water and gondolas, Venice is a sight to see for those who love the water. The city is world famous for its beauty and the fact that it is built entirely on water. When you romanticist, so this is the only place you should miss out. The structure here is composed of more than 150 channels such as complex forms that enhance the beauty of the city.

4. Siena:
The Tuscan city is home to one of the boxes of the most beautiful medieval and majestic - Piazza Del Campo. It seems to be very common in Italy, but it also has some beautiful architecture that has seen in the world. Two or three times a year the Racecourse hosted here which converts Piazza Del Campo and a sight to see.

Monday 6 February 2017

Explore the French Riviera from Rome

From Rome to Cannes

DISCOVER THE FRENCH PEARL TRAVELING TROUGHT ITALY


Each year in May, when the bustling harbour town of Cannes hosts its prestigious film festival, the bright sunshine, fine restaurants, luxury hotels and designer boutiques create a home from home for Hollywood producers and film stars. But Cannes shouldn't be dissmissed as simply a weekend retreat for the rich and famous. It is surrounded by fine sandy beaches, ancient villages steeped in culture and the picturesque landscape of Provence, making it an ideal year-round destination for couples and families alike.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO

- Make time to explore the town's exclusive shopping district, and take a stroll along La Croisette (main beachfront). Or get away from the crowds on the unspoilt sandy beaches around Antibes, such as the Plage de la Salis and Plage de la Garoupe.
- Treat yourself to a fine meal in town, then head to a casino at the Palais des Festivals.
- Explore the ancient village of Haut-de-Cagnes and pay a visit to Les Collettes, the home where Renoir spent his retirement.
- Spend a day in Antibes, the pretty town once home to Picasso. As well as the Museè Picasso there is a fine market selling olives, cheese and regional handicrafts.
- Visit the medieval town of Grasse and its Museè International de la Parfumerie.
- Take a ferry trip to the island of Ste-Marguerite and visit the fort thought to have held the man who inspired Alexander Dumas' tale, The Man in the Iron Mask.
- Discover the colourful villages, sprawling vineyards and lavender fields of Provence. Go horse riding, cycling and walking or, for the best views, try a balloon ride.
- Cannes Festivals from 17 May to 28 May 2017

WHAT TO BUY

Cannes is a shopaolic's dream, with plenty of boutiques selling designer clothes and home furnishings. Many of the neighbouring villages produce specialist handicrafts, look out for pottery in Vallauris, hand-made Proveçal tiles in Mougins, ceramics and glassware in Biot and perfume in Grasse. Watch out, too, for fine wines at good prices - try Chateaunef-du-Pape, Còtes du Rhòne-Villages, and Còtes de Provence.

HOW TO GET CANNES FROM ROME FIUMICINO AIRPORT

Direct flights are available from the Italy, Rome Fiumicino Airport to Nice airport from around 80€, one way. Once there, you can rent a car, or use a Limousine service to continue your journey along the coast to Cannes.
You can find a flight with: EasyJet, Alitalia, AirFrance.

HOW TO GET CANNES FROM ROME BY LIMOUSINE SERVICE

- Departure from Rome city center, stop in Florence and Pisa with tours (1 night in Pisa) - From Rome about 3hrs drive
- Departure from Pisa city center to Cannes ( 1 night in Cannes) - From Pisa about 4 hrs drive
- Back to Rome in Limousine or Nice airport.

Thursday 2 February 2017

Where to play Golf in Rome

Golf in Rome

ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM DOWN TOWN, YOUR GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB IN ROME


If you are a golf lover, Rome offers various solutions to relax in the green and play your favorite sport, but if you do not want to travel too much road, the choice will fall on the most internationally known and appreciated by professionals and amateurs: the Roma Park Golf & Country Club. It is located in the northern area of the capital, just ten minutes from downtown. The path of eighteen holes - par 72, together with the driving range (which has 50 uncovered and 15 covered) is made unique thanks to the view offered by the beauty of Rome. You can admire the St. Peter's Basilica from the green is an emotion shared by all players, unique.

Besides the Golf, are available other services such as the gym, restaurant, bar, turkish bath, and an accessories shop. An international staff is at your disposal to make your stay in this club as pleasant as possible.

Rome Limousine Taxi can arrange your limo transfers for have an hassle-free day, thanks to our van for put your bag for carrying golf clubs.

USEFUL INFORMATION
Parco di Roma Golf & Country Club
Address: Via Due Ponti, 110 (Rome)
Phone: +39 0633653396
e-mail: info@parcodiroma.it 
Monday to Friday: 8.00 - 19.00
Saturday & Sunday: 7.30 - 19.30

Tuesday 31 January 2017

Fiumicino and Ciampino Airports, Rome's nickname

Leonardo Da Vinci

LEONARDO DA VINCI & GIOVAN BATTISTA PASTINE


If you are flying to Rome and you have to order the transfer of the airport there are a few things you need to know. The city has two airports: Fiumicino and Ciampino. Their names rhyme and they sound similar, but they do not altogether and all but it's close, so don't be confused!

Fiumicino, also known as Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, was the first to open to the public and remains the principal. Ciampino, in contrast, are smaller but slightly closer to the Center, recently became a usual person transport: in fact ever military airport. Only in the last ten or fifteen years that it has become as popular as Ciampino Fiumicino, and this is because of the great development of the low-budget airlines in Europe and the emergence of cheap airlines such as RyanAir, EasyJet and many other small countries here come from all over Europe.

Fiumicino is a big airport and not only with domestic and international flights, but also intercontinental flights. The larger dimensions and a very elegant free zone makes the Fiumicino airport  far better than to spend some time in. With four terminals and ordinary stores, not just a great place to land at or below, but also not a single boring waiting for someone to come.

Both the airports of Rome, as you can see, the first called with the name of a small town near: Fiumicino is a small town in the sea and a host of military port and great post Italy Navy (Marina Militare), whilst Ciampino is a small town that is very commercial to the fact being so close to Rome which is actually seen as sort of a separate district. But while the real name of Fiumicino, we've been told to be "Leonardo Da Vinci" (the name of the great genius of the XV-XVI century), are commonly used, no call real name Ciampino "Giovan Battista Pastine", probably because no one knows who he is!

Also on your airline ticket to Rome and their baggage "nickname" abbreviations will be used: FCO means Fiumicino airport, while the CIA, will be the label for Ciampino airport. Therefore, when you are booking a car transfer service on the web and they ask you where the airport will land, just read your ticket and no drivers would be risky to wait at the airport arrival gate was wrong

Friday 27 January 2017

Shopping in Rome Fiumicino Airport

Rome Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino airport-not just transport centre


Something for everyone

Almost worth the extra time to set spending at Fiumicino. You can take your goals before having the opportunity to explore all the shopping opportunities. In the typical style of Italy, quality clothing and accessories boutique is the Summit of the range. Both men and women can easily get new clothes from the latest trends in the airport itself. With more than 44 clothing and accessories, the options are endless.

For men

Men's clothing stores offering anything from casual style designer clothing all the way to Italy in all the latest fashions. designer brands like Boggi Milano, Aeronautica Militare, Camicissima, Ralph Lauren, Burberry and Hugo Boss have the shops inside the airport. The latest look can be completed with brand shoes like Nike same fashionable or Geox.

For women

Women also have an array of high-quality glamor and trendy shops to choose from. The latest designer styles can be found in styles to suit all tastes and occasions. Starting with Designer lingerie Yamamay luxury all the way to full business suits Armani or Dolce Gabanna &, the options are endless. unique clothing and accessories such as shoes, hats, scarves for less known designers can also be found. The Communist sympathizer, KOCCA, and Liujo have a location in the airport and bring both pieces of official and formal.

Don't forget the accessories

The outfit is just the beginning of the end of the shopping experience you can have while waiting for your Fiumicino airport transportation or aviation. Jewelry, fragrances, chocolates and many other luxuries available and all make a wonderful gift. fine food, wine, cakes and even ice-cream sold in nursing is one-stop shopping.

Time to refuel

After exploring the huge variety of shopping options, restaurants are also visited. Although you would be interested in reaching their final destination, as one would expect in Italy, even the quality of the food at the airport is excellent. Options range from bars, cafes, a bakery and a pizza, all the way to sit, a full-service restaurant. There are also many places offer Italy street food and ice cream.

Wait for the Fiumicino airport transfer and flights can really be one of the highlights of your trip if you open your mind.

Monday 23 January 2017

Useful guide for Fiumicino Airport in Rome

Transfer from Fiumicino Airport

FIUMICINO AIRPORT "LEONARDO DA VINCI" IN ROME 


Facilities in the Terminal

After landing and safety net, there are many restaurants and cafes to choose from. There is also a wine bar called Marchesi De'Frescobaldi, and another one in the area D that serve truffles and appropriately called wine and Truffle Bar. For a quick and delicious food, check out the Antica Focacceria San Francesco Sicilian food, serve and full-service restaurant (area D).

Getting to and from Fiumicino Airport

Because the airport is the main hub for travel to and from the capital of Italy, there is a very good infrastructure and a lot of connections that make it easy to get to and from the city center. Transfer from Fiumicino airport by plane is probably the easiest way to get into the city quickly; You can arrange to be picked up at the terminal and taken directly to the hotel, appartment or other purposes. This method requires a bit of planning ahead, although it's easier with the online booking system. It is much less expensive taxi ride, however, if you decide to take a taxi, be sure to agree upon a fare prior to leaving. It is not outrageous to taxi drivers to bring the long route or blatantly overcharge passengers although this is supposed to be rare these days.

to be continued...

Friday 20 January 2017

Rome Limousine


Rome Tourists and Limousine Vehicles

Have you been to Rome ? For one who lives in a distant country it is exciting place you can't afford to miss it at list once in your life time, if your arrival is by a cruise ship from Civitavecchia port or aircraft from Fiumicino or Ciampino airports, you choose a nice entrance gates of Rome there is “always” a limousine waiting to take you around the touristic and historic city of Italy, Rome.
The joy will take you all the way to the end of your visit. Limousine was a luxury car used by monarchs, heads of state, wealthy businessmen and celebrities but now everyone can afford this service. In the past the demand was high. Even it was demanded by the underworld boss. It is now being developed for the tour and the airport transfers or booked for events and weddings. It is a sedan, super equipped in a "stretched" version with leather seats, fine wood inserts, mini bar and table for snacks, television. Sometimes even based on who orders particularly eccentric.
The longest limousine in the world was build in the 80' years and 30m and 50m long. Resting on 12 aces and a total of 24 wheels.In Poland however, have made the Fiat 120 Limo with a wheel base of 2m, in various snot and tail of the car. In America, Batman fans have created a variant of the Bat mobile.
The limo that was for Obama has come to Europe and boarded a special plane, it is a jewel of 5.5m and 7 tones. It is called "The Beast". Is the most armored in the world and contains the President's blood.
The term "Parrebbe" refers to the long cloaks they wore the pastors of the Limosimo region in France, although in German refers to the sedan in a generic sens for Example Lincoln, Cadillac, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar.
Tourist in Rome and Civitavecchia enjoy this luxury cars and when they return to the airport or  Civitavecchia port the memory of the tour will remain forever with them, indelible in their memories.